[AMP-L] In Bolivia Amputees Wear Hyperrealistic Prosthetic Limbs

[Wayne Renardson]

via Discourse On Development:

In Creotec's workshop, artists and silicon technicians carefully 
mould the artificial limbs, designing them to fit the patient's age 
and skin tone as closely as possible - adding in wrinkles, nail 
pigmentation and even tiny hairs. "Many people with disabilities and 
amputations feel isolated, they don't leave a house, many drop out of 
their studies and lose their jobs," said Riveros, saying realistic 
prosthetics go beyond physical support.  

The rest of the story, with photo, here:

https://tinyurl.com/268omlw9

Wayne R.